ZHIYUN CRANE 4: An accessible gimbal for DSLR and Cinema Cameras
ZHIYUN has become the major force in the camera stabilizer market, pioneering new technology and making its products easier to use than most of its rivals. The newly released CRANE 4 is intended for professional DSLR and Cinema Cameras, and it features a new wrist rest and handle for improved grip, balance indicator lights for a timely reminder, and...
Feiyu Pocket vs Osmo Pocket vs FiMI Palm: Best handheld gimbals
Priced for only $249, the just rumored Feiyu Pocket could be a good alternative for the expensive Osmo Pocket. In addition to the much more friendly price tag, it features a higher bit rate at 4K@60fps recording, a larger LCD, and built WiFi connectivity. Furthermore, Feiyu Pocket has a wider gimbal range (movement freedom) than its DJI contender. Feiyu-Tech’s...
Moza Mini MX pocket handheld phone gimbal
With a folded size of just 145 * 50 * 180 mm, the new Moza Mini MX is a truly pocket phone gimbal. It can accommodate smartphones with different sizes (60 ~ 88 mm) and weights (143-280 grams). Practically it is compatible with most latest generation phones from various brands (iPhone, Samsung, Xiaomi, and Huawei).
According to the technical specs,...
FPV 2 axis brushless gimbal on a budget
First of all, cheap does not necessarily mean poor quality... OK, not all the time:). The popularity of the FPV 2-axis gimbal is the best proof of this fact.
Lets talk a bit about what means exactly a gimbal and why we need such a device. A "Gimbal" has roughly two main functions: to keep the camera steady and to...
Zhiyun CINEPEER WEEBILL 3E gimbal: Affordable doesn’t mean Cheapie!
Zhiyun's new CINEPEER product family is focused on providing affordable gimbals and video lights for hobbyist videographers. In many cases, a low price means lower quality, but not in the case of CINEPEER WEEBILL 3E "Lite", a powerful and performing stabilizer with an attractive design for only $249. For this money, it supports even vertical video (portrait), a must-have...
ZHIYUN Crane M3 review: All-rounder vlogging gimbal
When I read for the first time about the ZHIYUN Crane M3, I decided that this is the gimbal I need. In the last two years, I reviewed about 10 gimbals but none completely fulfilled my needs. For vlogging, you need a stabilizer that is compact, lightweight, can be operated by one hand, and is compatible with a wide...
MOZA Mini MX2 review: Gimbal with auto phone load
Over the last few years, Gudsen MOZA has steadily improved its smartphone gimbals. The second-generation Mini MX2 continues the trend. It is the first stabilizer with a smart auto-sense phone holder and instant portrait/landscape transition.
In a short time, Gudsen Technology became one of the most active and devoted players in the image stabilization industry. They provide gimbals for a...
Hohem iSteady M6: AI powered phone gimbal
The Hohem iSteady M6 ($167) is an AI-powered smartphone gimbal with a built-in fill light for recording dark scenes and a visual tracking module for framing the perfect shot. With the iSteady 7.0 Stabilization algorithm and advanced features, it's the tool for stabilizing your smartphone video and adding trick shots along the way.
Nowadays, smartphones are most people's main video...
FIMI PALM 4K Handheld Gimbal Camera: The Osmo Pocket killer?
After DJI announced their OSMO Pocket, it was only a matter of time for other manufacturers to develop similar ultra-compact handheld stabilized cameras. The FIMI PALM is Xiaomi’s response to DJI’s Osmo Pocket. At first sight, there is not much design difference between these two handheld 4K gimbal cameras. Also, both have similar size and weight as well. While...
DJI Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal for smartphone video stabilization
DJI has just announced the latest model in its smartphone-stabilisation lineup, the Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal. The six-generation OM is packed with many new creative features. It is compatible with all the latest high-end smartphones, including the iPhone 14 Pro Max, Samsung S22, HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro+, OnePlus 10 Pro, and Pixel 6 Pro.
At a glance, the most significant...
DJI RS 3 Mini gimbal: Specs, Features, Price
DJI has announced a new Ronin-series gimbal, the RS 3 Mini, to satisfy the needs of travellers and vloggers who want something lightweight and compact. The RS3 Mini is a direct competitor of the Moza AirCross S and the ZHIYUN Crane M3, both already reviewed on FirstQuadcotper.com.
The DJI RS 3 Mini gimbal features a compact size, a 1.4-inch colour...